RigNet
acquired by ViaSatHouston, US · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
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Acquired by Viasat Inc. December 2020 · $222M (approximately $222 million all-stock deal) · source ↗
Provides satellite-based offshore communications services revolutionizing connectivity for marine and offshore industries.
Founders & leadership
Board
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4M disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$4MraisedJun 2017 · 19 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
- Jay HilbertExecutive Officer
- Mattia CaprioliDirector
- William SuttonExecutive Officer
- Charles SchneiderExecutive Officer
- Steven E. PickettExecutive Officer, Director
- Kevin MulloyDirector
- Ditlef de VibeDirector
- Kevin J. O'HaraDirector
- Keith OlsenDirector
- Edward TraupmanExecutive Officer
- Brent K. WhittingtonDirector
- James H. BrowningDirector
- Charles L. DavisDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $4M
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 05, 06b, 4a5
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Acquisitions · 1
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsNessco is an Aberdeen-founded telecommunications systems integrator that designs, builds, installs and supports communications infrastructure (radio, satellite/VSAT, fiber, CCTV and networking) for oil & gas, industrial and renewable-energy clients worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
- What does RigNet do?
- Provides satellite-based offshore communications services revolutionizing connectivity for marine and offshore industries.
- Who are RigNet's investors?
- RigNet's investors include Altira Group LLC, HitecVision Advisory AS.
- How much funding has RigNet raised?
- RigNet has disclosed $4M raised across 1 round.
- Who acquired RigNet?
- RigNet was acquired by ViaSat.
- Where is RigNet headquartered?
- RigNet is headquartered in Houston, US.

